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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1bCITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Jordan Vice Chairperson O'Neal Commissioner Blake Commissioner Gonzales Commissioner Morsch Absent: None Also present: Planning Manager Mo0Iid'n,3 Ilc Works Director Seumalo, City Attorney Leibold, Planning Consultanepoury and 0#fice Specialist Herrington. None. 1. / G,&Droval of Plarinina Commission Minutes Approve the following Minute(s): • fbbruary 15, 2011 Motion by Vice Chairperson O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of February 15, 2011; Motion passed by 5 -0 vote. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) +� 36193 (Modification) — A request to modify the conditions of approval pertaining to hours of construction operation for the Pottery Court Apartment Project located at 295 West Sumner Avenue PC January 3, 2012 Item No. 1 b Page 1 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2011 Page 2 of 5 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the requested changes to conditions relating to construction hours and activity Residential Design Review No. 2009 -02, and Tentative Parcel Map No. 36193 (Modification) to read as follows: Provisions of the City's Noise Ordinance shall be satisfied at all times during site preparation and construction activity. Site preparation activity and construction shall not commence before 7:00 a.m. and shall cease :00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or 8:00 a.m. a,,,"," � p.m. on Saturday. Construction activity shall \ tot fake place on Sunday, or any Legal Holidays. Planning Consultant Coury presented the s applicant conducted a neighborhood mee�tng staff that one resident attended the meetrn there weren't any objections regarding the coA; that this item will be presented to the City December 13, 2011 because the pp(. t was by City Council and the applicant i N estirn approval regarding hours of construed n.. aff'report. He Stated that the on November 29 a,d informed ie applicant also noted staff that ,#uctidn hours. Further, he stated Council as a Consent Item on revuo'u, ly reviewed and approved modification to the conditions of The applicant, Aruna Commission. Chairperson going on in t Housing, addressed the what kind of construction will be Ms Doddapanen'stat $ d that %there won't be any construction going on when it is dark aril noted that the extensiorrbf construction hours will take place in Spring when It Is fight out. Sh fQ#so noted that any construction that would be going on would be inside the unit ��uch as plumbing, electrical or carpentry. Vice Chairpersdff O'Nell stated that he is in favor of the modification to construction hoursg�nd doesn't understand why this isn't in the Code to begin with because it seems to be an issue that comes up all of the time. Chairperson Jordan stated that it is part of the Code. City Attorney Leibold stated that it would require a Code Amendment and that this could be part of Chairperson O'Neal's recommendation. Chairperson O'Neal stated that he was making the recommendation. Commissioner Morsch asked if we need to do a Code Amendment. Planning Manager Morelion stated that the Code allows construction hours and specified the times. Commissioner Morsch stated that the recommendation that is stated in the staff report should be included in the conditions of approval. PC January 3, 2012 Item No. 1 b Page 2 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2011 Page 3 of 5 Commissioner Blake stated that he thinks it's great to get the project done as quickly as possible, having the least amount of impact on the community as possible. He also stated that the project is splendid. Motion by Vice Chairperson O'Neal, seconded by Chairperson Jordan to move staff's recommendation with the inclusion of the limitation on the construction activity from the top of the page into the re- worded Condition; Motion passed 5 -0. 3 Planning Consultant Coury presented the staff repdT He stated that the applicant conducted two neighborhood outreacheetin Ind noted that the applicant did a good job providing informaft� "and ace modating those residents that had concerns. He also sta�tat the conlYlns reflect the change in construction hours. Sondra Harris of Richmond American Homes Commissioner Gonzales requester plant and grass coverage and req and suggested artificial turf. Ms. grass, shrubs and turf in all of the f Commissioner requirements I Harris explain( CC &Rs and fl Vice Chairper tolerant ` "Commission states ,400 percent ph he read Ifie Condition with all artificial turf artificial turf on,e,,mod( they submit as arf - before using to artific that there are no NPD ition No, 25 be modified regarding other xenscape coverage be used lained th�Ahey will include some ioYi;Ttg t,, at the grass is limited. asked regarding Condition No. 25, if the City's land coverage conflict with the HOA CC &Rs. Ms. Cites requlremetaren't in any conflict with the HOA V,qo Ke[ dirou landscaping is a requirement. tl's ,t6ted thaf'xerfscape landscape by definition is drought Goh stated that he doesn't like that the Condition it, ,and grass coverage. Commissioner Blake stated that �e sam"ay and suggested landscaping a model home s, °:Harris stated that if the Commission would like to see -they can do that and would include it in the package that nal package. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that turf, he would like to do more research and make sure restrictions. Commissioner Morsch stated that the Monterey, Timothy Models look plain from the street view. He also asked if the single car garage is practical on some of the Thomas models due to the confined driveway. Ms. Harris addressed Commissioner Morsch's concerns. Commissioner Morsh indicated that other than the concerns that he mentioned, they did a great job. Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked regarding Condition No. 22, how the requirements that are made by EVMWD are checked by the City. Public Works PC January 3, 2012 Item No. 1 b Page 3 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2011 Page 4 of 5 Director Seumalo stated that the Building Department checks the plans and the sewer connections are on the building plans. Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked if there are fees associated with bringing planning projects back to the Planning Commission, particularly because this has been the third time that this project has been brought back to the Planning Commission for approval. He asked if the City charges fees for reviewing the projects more than once. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that there is a Cost Recovery Account on all projects. City Attorney Leibold stated that Cost Recovery Account covers staff time, and Planning Commissioners and City Council members are paid for meeting attendance which doesn't deviate on the length of the meeting, the number of times considered, or the number of times that an applicant has requested Planning Commission or City Council review. Furtfter, the City Attorney's attendance at Planning Commission or City Council isppf their retainer. Chairperson Jordan stated that she thinks thanked the applicant for all of the architectup great and Motion was made by Commissioner Mors' h,�eco adopt Resolution No. 2011 -38, a Resolution ofi,,'IP City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Re s I'' 01 Amendment No. 1 with rn 14ification to C statement that says 100 percenl pI v and g statement that says 100 percent landscap`e� BUSINESS ITEMS None. �b Chairperson "Jordan to wing Commission of the I Design Review No. 2010- on No. 25, striking out g g erage and replacing M )Ion passed 5 -0. Public Works Directors Seurfi# stated that he received a report from the City's Traffic Engineer and r�ldicateA1 "Vthey did a formal Traffic Study regarding the speed Ilrr)'j,pn Gunners Streand provided those results to the Commission. He noted 'that,,staff will `ontinue to do spot checks regarding driver's speed at that location. f ps Planning Man on stated that the December 20, 2011, will be cancelled and will reconvene on January 3, 2012, Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Gonzales requested the status of the two potholes that he had mentioned to Public Works Director Seumalo. Director Seumalo stated that would follow up with Commissioner Gonzales regarding this issue. Commissioner Morsch updated staff and the Commission regarding information discussed at the Boat Dock Subcommittee meeting and stated that there were a PC January 3, 2012 Item No. 1 b Page 4 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2011 Page 5 of 5 lot of comments from the public regarding roll in docks. He noted that the next Boat Dock Subcommittee meeting will be held in the middle of January 2012. He stated that December 7 marked the 70 anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day when many lives were lost, and to take a moment and reflect on those events. Commissioner Blake stated his concerns regarding what type of boat dock is safest. Commissioner Morsch addressed Commissioner Blake's concerns regarding boat dock safety. Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that there were two more accidents on Gunnerson Street and Riverside Drive. He stated that he spoke to Caltrans who seemed to be more concerned with environmental issues rather than °safety. He asked if the City could install a stop light at that location and stated that if the City doesn't have the funding for this, he requested that they in and stop sign instead. Public Works Director understands Vice Chairman O'Neal's concerns and that location is estimated to cost $2 million dollars wl this time. He noted that the City is aware ctftat this working with Caltrans regarding this issue. He asq- for Grants to help fund a new signal light. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT tall a flashing yellow signal Seurriao,;, stated that he noted that ,a;,signal light at ich the City Aiqesn,t have at �s a safety issue and he is ated that the City is looking There being no furtt� business to corgil before the Planning Commission, Chairperson Jordan A0Un jM;; meeting at 7:03 p.m. The Planning Commission md'ett�q of Tuesday, December 20, 2011, will be cancelled and the next regular medtin`g, of the Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 6:00 p m , at'the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake, Elsinore, California: Shelly Jordan Chairperson Attest: Warren Morelion Planning Manager PC January 3, 2012 Item No. 1 b Page 5 of 5